Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - CMPT 363 D100

User Interface Design (3)

Class Number: 6735

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Thu, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CMPT 225.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course provides a comprehensive study of user interface design. Topics include: goals and principles of UI design (systems engineering and human factors), historical perspective, current paradigms (widget-based, mental model, graphic design, ergonomics, metaphor, constructivist/iterative approach, and visual languages) and their evaluation, existing tools and packages (dialogue models, event-based systems, prototyping), future paradigms, and the social impact of UI.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces students to the art and science of designing usable, useful and enjoyable human-computer interfaces, with an emphasis on user-centered design techniques. By the end of the course, students will be familiar with different user-centered design approaches, understanding user needs, prototyping methods, and interface evaluation techniques. Students will gain valuable knowledge and experience by working on a hands-on design project.

Topics

  • Design Research
  • User-Centered Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Prototyping Methods
  • Usability Evaluation

Grading

NOTES:

Grading to be announced during the first week of classes.

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

  • Interaction Design: Beyond Human Computer Interaction
  • Sharp, H., Rogers, Y., and Preece, J. 
  • John Wiley and Sons. 
  • 2015

ISBN: 9781119020752

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